Tell us your New Year Resolutions & tips and tricks to keeping yours.

1) Keep within Reason. It goes without saying that most New Year's resolutions are easier announced (or written) than done-but if you set the bar too high, you're behind from the start. If your longest race is a 5k, maybe a better goal would be a 1/2 marathon or marathon before tackling an "ultra"

2) Don't overload yourself. It's difficult enough for the average person to follow through on one ambitious New Year's resolution; why on earth would you saddle yourself with three or four? Choose the most important issue at hand and focus on it

3) Tell everyone you know. The more people to whom you announce your resolution, the more people there'll be to prod you along if you fall behind. There's no shame in seeking help if you can't accomplish your resolution on your own.

4) Reward yourself. Following through on a New Year's resolution is rarely easy, so a little Pavlovian conditioning goes a long way. If you've resolved to running more, stroke yourself by upping the milage by springing for a new pair of shoes, top or something fun.

5) Wait until spring. Sometimes the best way to accomplish a New Year's resolution is to make it at a time of year of your choosing, rather than the one dictated by the calendar. Spring is a good alternate date, since the warm weather will help most of our readers accomplish their goals.

Post your New Years Resolution and be entered to win a free pair of running gloves from our friends at Vertical Runner!

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